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Swallowdale | East Ruston Cottages

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A bedroom with two beds, a sliding glass door, and a wall with a circular painting.
A conservatory with wicker furniture, large glass doors, and a view of a garden.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in washing machine, a stove, and a window with curtains.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a sofa, and a fireplace.
A two-story brick house with a garage, a covered driveway, and a small front yard with a hedge and a flower bed.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Trunch, Norfolk
  • Place, Norfolk Coast
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Mundesley Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Bacton Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

North Walsham

Located 3 mi (4.8 km) from Mundesley Beach, this apartment is within a 10-minute drive of Norfolk Broads. The apartment includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Norfolk Coast - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Mundesley Beach - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Norfolk Motorcycle Museum - 9 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Bacton Beach - 9 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Norfolk Broads - 12 min drive - 8.1 miles

Getting around

  • North Walsham Station - 10 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪coffeesmiths - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Black Swan - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Kitale - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shambles Bar Bistro - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Swallowdale | East Ruston Cottages

ALL ABOUT THE INSIDE:

Kitchen
Well equipped and laid out kitchen with all you need for cooking for 4. Fully fitted with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, kettle, toaster and coffee machine and plenty of well planned cupboard space. From here step into the ….

Open plan living room with dining area
There is the textured flooring throughout and a comfy leather sofa and an upholstered armchair with footstool, ideal for watching the flat screen TV with Freeview and DVD player. The gas stove is ideal for the winter evenings and the heating and good insulation means that the house is cosy. Eat at the wooden dining table that easily seats 4. There are French doors opening out onto …

Conservatory
A lovely space, with cane seating for 4. Ideal to sit and enjoy the sunshine. The doors from here into the garden and into here from the living room have dog pawprint motifs so dogs can easily see them.

Back into the living room, a door leads off into a small hallway and off this is ….

Bedroom 1
King size bed with pocket sprung mattresses. Wall mounted with flat screen TV with built in DVD player. Wardrobe storage space, side tables and lamps.

Bedroom 2
Twin beds with pocket sprung mattress, wardrobe, side tables and lamps plus a dressing table/desk. TV with built in DVD player also and views out into the rear garden.

Bathroom
Modern in style with a separate bath and walk in shower. Heated towel rail, toilet, storage and sink.

Garage
Dog crates and buggies are stored in here for guest use if you need them as well as wipe clean dog beds. There is a freezer for guest use – useful if you feed raw. Barbecue is in here too with a bucket of sand (hopefully you won’t need it!) The grooming kit is stored in here too for your use as well as many of the other items in our “For The Dogs” section above.

There is a range of items useful for any holiday such as cool box, picnic basket and blankets, fold up camp chairs and a couple of sun loungers.
The apartment is heated and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

621305

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this apartment?

This apartment is located in North Walsham, close to Mundesley Beach, Bacton Beach, and East Ruston Old Vicarage. You'll also find Norfolk Coast and Norfolk Motorcycle Museum within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Swallowdale | East Ruston Cottages?

No, there isn't parking at this apartment.

Is this apartment next to a casino?

No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this apartment?

No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.

Is Swallowdale | East Ruston Cottages a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this apartment include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Are there hot tubs at Swallowdale | East Ruston Cottages?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this apartment.

Does this apartment offer breakfast?

No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this apartment allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this apartment.

Are there connecting rooms at Swallowdale | East Ruston Cottages?

No, this apartment doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this apartment?

The closest major airport to this apartment is Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.), which is 18.3 mi away (39 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Swallowdale | East Ruston Cottages?

No, there aren't any apartments with balconies at Swallowdale | East Ruston Cottages.

Swallowdale | East Ruston Cottages Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

Happy, relaxed stay

This was our second stay at Swallowdale. Comfortable, and a quiet location, makes this a relaxing place to stay. The location is ideal for short drives to the beach, several National Trust sites, as well as shops in North Walsham or Cromer.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent

A perfect week- Swallowdale is very well equipped and spotlessly clean. An amazing welcome pack on arrival for us humans and for the dog. Out of all the dog friendly accommodations over the years Swallowdale is by far the best. Would definitely recommend and hope to return.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely stay at Swallowdale

We had a lovely stay at Swallowdale. Great location for walks. All things dog catered for and lovely local pub. Friendly with great food
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay

We really enjoyed our stay at Swallowdale. The bedrooms were lovely and comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed and was very well stocked. The whole place was very clean.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

Lovely weekend away

We had a lovely long weekend staying at Swallowdale. The accommodation was exactly what we required with the access to the garden from one of the bedrooms. An amazing Welcome Pack was left for us. The cottage was in a good quiet area but close enough to all the various beaches to walk our dogs on.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another great stay at Swallowdale

We had a super last minute break at Swallowdale. Our second stay and it disappoint. The property is real comfortable and well equipped for all you would need. The garden is completely secure. A great location for walks and visits to the beach. We look forward to coming back, again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Enjoyed our stay

A clean and comfortable property with enclosed garden which suited our GSD. Loved the welcome pack.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing stay at a great location

The bungalow was very well equipped and very dog friendly. The welcome basket was very much appreciated. We ate at the village pub a couple of times and found the food was tasty and very reasonably priced. The pub is dog friendly!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Swallowdale

Super dog friendly and very well equipped with dog bowls / beds / pushchairs etc. Very impressive welcome pack for dogs and people.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very clean and well maintained

We booked a short stay at short notice at Swallowdale as we hadn't been away since March. Lovely bungalow located not far from the North Norfolk coast. Everything we needed was provided.... even a paddling pool for the dog which he was thrilled about! Very clean and well maintained and very dog friendly. Would highly recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

Lovely quiet area

Trunch is a very quiet peaceful village which suited us fine. Swallowdale was an exceptionally good property, probably the best equipped we had ever rented. The welcome pack was extremely generous and our dog loved the goodies left for him. There was nothing we could fault with this property and we hope to return.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location Comfortable dog welcoming

Very dog and human welcoming property .Secure garden and very well equipped .Quiet neighbourhood and good walks close by .Would love to return at some stage and happy to recommend to others
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful stay

I stayed at Swallowdale for a long weekend with my mum and our 2 dogs. It was such a perfect property for us! There was everything we needed and more. We felt so at home and our dogs loved it. The quiet walks from the door were great, we were sad not have have longer there to explore. The property was so dog friendly, having dog beds, blankets and crates we could use saved lots of packing space. The garden isn’t huge but so secure, we had no worries about letting them outside. We hope to come back next year!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for pooches

Great clean and spacious accommodation in a nice area. Everything we needed was supplied and plenty of spares too. The humans welcome package was much appreciated, as was the doggy one. Nice sized garden for our two to play in and plenty of walks around the area to wear them out. Short drive away there are plenty of beaches, lots of sand and water for the dogs to run off their dinner and treats. We all had a great time on a much needed break, was great to find somewhere so accommodating for our furry family.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind S.

Holiday

This is our 3rd cottage with East Ruston Cottages and it was fabulous, very dog friendly, close to the beach and woods (both by car), pub in village, excellent local shop that just about has everything you need in Walcott. Very comfortable 4 nights, lovely hamper for the humans and plenty of dog toys. Information folder supplied of local dog friendly places was very useful and worth a read. Garden very secure with outdoor seating.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Julie W.

Review of Swallowdale - June 2025

Had a lovely stay at Swallowdale. Generous food package was welcome. Flooring in the bungalow good for the dogs particularly our tri-paw who didn’t slip at all. The bungalow was well equipped for dogs and humans. Small but secure garden for the dogs.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Swallowdale Trunch

Third visit just as good as previous times home from home. Lovely bungalow in lovely area would recommend
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Well equipped bungalow

Stayed for a week recently. Well equipped bungalow in a nice quiet village. Good road networks for visiting the local area and dog friendly beaches. Supermarkets not too far away. Would love to visit again, but unfortunately due to lots of military aircraft noise our 10 year old dog who suffers from noise anxiety was quite stressed at times.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Trunch holiday

Despite the weather we had an enjoyable time at Swallowdale. Welcome pack exceptional - very generous thank you and Rio says thank you for his treats. Having a secure garden for Rio, our Border Terrier, was great, we could let him out without worry. As we are both getting on in years and mobility is a bit of an issue we need accommodation on one level so Swallowdale was ideal.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

A little gem

Fantastic bungalow in a great location. Most dog-friendly accommodation we have stayed in, doggy's own welcome pack a lovely touch! Highly recommended and will definitely return!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

A fabulous week in Swallowdale

We had a fabulous week at Swallowdale. It is the most dog equipped and friendly property I’ve ever stayed in. Catered perfectly for one old and one young dog, the enclosed garden is ideal. The welcome pack was fantastic full of lovely produce. We all had a fantastic time on the beaches at Bacton, Happisburgh, Mundesley and Cart Gap. Lots of lovely dog friendly cafes and pubs around, the local in Trunch is very welcoming and nice food. We loved Watson’s at Bacton after a beach walk for coffee and cake. Trip to see the seals at Horsey was great followed by tea at Poppylands. Also had a lovely afternoon in Holt and another in Cromer. All in all just perfect. We hope to be back soon
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

Happy stay

Comfortable bungalow in a peaceful location. Suited our country dog who is not used to having neighbours ! Location provided easy access to beach in Mundersley, Tavern Tasty and North Walsham shopping. Generous welcome pack for us and our dog. We hope to stay here again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Geoff L.

Winter Break

Swallowfield is very well equipped, and was warm with comfortable beds. The back garden is 100% dog proof, and sniffy. The area is very quiet, and central to lots of places to visit. A nice welcome pack for both humans and dog. Had a nice meal at the pub in the village.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Catherine B.

Enjoyable mini break

We had an enjoyable long weekend break with Darcy our golden retriever at Swallowdale. Impressed with the doggy goodie bag and human one! No need to rush out to the shops on arrival. Good location to get to Bacton and Mundsley beaches and not far from Cromer. Very comfy beds and sofa.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great place to stay

We had a lovely week here. Walks from the village are varied and found some beautiful places. Easy to get to both the North and East coasts - great walks at Blakeney/Cley, Bacton, Happisburgh, Mundesley and on the Paston Way. Bungalow a real home from home and has everything you could need - and a fantastic welcome goodies pack. Thoroughly recommended.